Ted Gioia (writer, jazz pianist, technologist renaissance man) on
Tony Bennett:
A Tribute to Tony Bennett (1926-2023)
I've been a fan since childhood—and it feels like I've lost a part of my extended family
“ He was a true gentleman, a person of absolute integrity and commitment to fairness in every sphere of life—as a soldier in World War II he helped liberate prisoners in a Jewish concentration camp, and he later marched in Selma with Dr. Martin Luther King.”
https://www.honest-broker.com/p/a-tribute-to-tony-bennett-1926-2023
Tony Bennett’s Greatest Jazz Collaborations
Ted Gioia picks a dozen favorite tracks—each showcasing the vocalist in tandem with a jazz legend
"No matter what setting he was in, Bennett not only delivered the goods but he also demonstrated tremendous skill in bringing out the best in others. "
(YouTube song links in the piece)
https://www.honest-broker.com/p/tony-bennetts-greatest-jazz-collaborations